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    The 5S’s and the Visual Office

    Visual standardization of processes.
    The 5S's: Sort - Set in order - Shine - Standardize - Sustain

    Without a standard, there is no long term sustainability.

    Improvement begins with the development of a system for organizing the workplace and the processes to create a common language to allow employees to:

    • Quickly identify process anomalies and make them obvious to everyone.
    • Constantly identify improvement opportunities.
    • Make everybody’s work easier.
    • Promote knowledge sharing and skills development.

    Setting operating standards and creating visual displays and controls enable people in a department to obtain the information they need in less than a minute. Performance levels are immediately visible.

    Result: a clean and spotless office in which:

    • Document flows are entirely visible.
    • Workplace layouts and ergonomics enable users to easily reach every document or object needed.
    • Cabinets/storage space are tidy and labelled in a completely visual way.
    • Supplies and consumables are stored with min/max levels for ease of replenishment.

     

    The definition and implementation of visual standards, part of the 5S system, is the result of a rigorous analysis and improvement process.

    Simplify, organize and standardize to save time!

    5S is a simple-to-understand methodology for organizing the workplace, with a significant impact on a department’s daily efficiency. 5S is the starting point for continuous improvement in the office. It is integrated into the Lean Office implementation road map.

    Productivity has developed a practical 5S and Visual Control training program adapted to every type of office environment: back office, purchasing, accounts payables/receivables, cash management, sales & marketing, HR, legal and financial functions.

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